HPLC Training course

Based on the successful “Kayprime” HPLC training courses of the early 1990’s, these courses have been extensively updated and revamped. All you need to know about HPLC, the theory, practical aspects, new developments and intuitive thinking is instilled in the 2 courses. The course has been separated into Beginners and Advanced courses to suit your needs, although to obtain maximum benefit it is recommended that the full comprehensive course be selected. The course relies on the use of theoretical practicals based on real-life examples, as well as the use of DryLab HPLC optimization software which is used to model parameter changes. No other HPLC course can offer these capabilities in coming to grips with the terms and aspects of this technique.

To date a number of these successful courses have been run. Attendees of the course to date have included delegates from diverse industries and include amongst others:

SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory
Rand Water Board
Meyer - Zall Laboratories
Rhone Poulenc Rourer
Sasol Synthetic Fuels
Technikon Pretoria
SABS
Medunsa
Roche
Eskom
Pratley

The course can also be run in-house and customized for your specific needs, anywhere in the country.

Some of the comments on the course

On the course itself:

"Very good detailed explanations and practical applications to back up"
"Every concept was clearly illustrated"
"Solved all the problems I have experienced so far"

On the theoretical practicals:

"It seems to cover about everything and really boost your knowledge and confidence in HPLC work"
"After this course I know more about practical HPLC than before"
"Real life situations well put through"
"All I can say is that for me, the course was excellent because it really built the confidence in myself"

On the lecturer:

"….really made sure you understand a concept clearly"
"Well put together. The lecturer prepared very well for the lectures"

About the lecturer

HPLC expert Daniel Garside has been involved with HPLC for over27 years. He has an MSc in Analytical Science from UCT having exclusively worked on HPLC assays in his post graduate years. He spent a year at Lennon Limited in the R&D department developing HPLC methods for the QC pharmaceutical field. He was Beckman's HPLC Product Specialist for 4 years where, besides the sales and support on the new System Gold HPLC, he also devised and ran the local Beckman HPLC Training courses. In 1990 he joined Kayprime where he ran a number of successful HPLC courses as well as consulting to various clients in HPLC work. This was followed by a more recent 6-year period selling Shimadzu HPLC systems and providing support and training to Shimadzu HPLC users. He is very well known throughout the country for his knowledge and ability on the HPLC technique. At present he is MD of LabHouse, a company specialising in contract laboratory work, laboratory equipment, chromatography consumable sales, as well as training in various laboratory techniques and systems.

Fundamentals of GC training course

The new, reworked Gas Chromatography (GC) training course is set up for both experienced users, enabling them to “put everything together”; as well as for beginners where this course would definitely give them a head-start. The course is The use of theoretical practicals, based on GC optimisation software, enhances the understanding of this analytical separation technique and allows for a generic understanding of GC operation, regardless of make. Advanced sample introduction systems in GC are also discussed.

To date a number of these successful courses have been run. Companies and Institutions who have sent delegates on this course include:

Course content

Training evaluation

All delegates are required to complete a questionnaire at the end of course. Certificates are issued on successful completion of the test.

About the trainer

Daniel Garside has a Master of Science degree from UCT and has had over 27 years of chromatography experience. His specific GC experience has been in developing methods at a pharmaceutical company, Lennon Limited (now Aspen Pharmacare); being responsible for the sale and application support of the Shimadzu GC and GC-MS systems for 6 years; and is currently extensively involved with Tekmar’s GC sample introduction systems, such as Purge and Trap, and Headspace, which he holds the agency for LabHouse in Southern Africa for over 7 years. He has travelled overseas numerous times to Japan, USA, Asia, Middle East and Europe for training on GC and related techniques during his career. At present he is MD of LabHouse, a company specialising in lab equipment sales and lab related training courses

Fundamentals of TOC training course

This one-day training course has been established based on the need in many laboratories as this is often a little understood methodology. Total Organic Carbon analysis is a growing analytical technique which originated in the environmental market for water testing and has now expanded to the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries and for all those who need to test the purity of their water. This course looks at the principles of TOC, the analytical methodology (TC-IC or NPOC) as well as the different oxidation techniques available (UV-persulphate and high temperature combustion). Also covered in the course is the choice of analyser which is dependent on the analytical application. The comparison of COD and BOD with TOC is covered extensively. The course also covers the use of TOC in the analysis of purified water and at it’s use as an analytical tool in cleaning validation which has become particularly important in the pharmaceutical and food manufacturing industries.

Although LabHouse are agents for renowned TOC suppliers, Tekmar, this is not a sales-oriented course, but rather it uses this association as a strength in addressing the need for understanding TOC fundamentals. The course is aimed at anyone remotely involved or interested in TOC, water testing or cleaning validation, as well as those wishing to expand their analytical capability and knowledge.

Attendees of the course to date have included companies such as African Products, Bioclones, PPC Cement, Johnson & Johnson Medical, Adcock Ingram Healthcare and Sasol Synthetic Fuels.

Some comments on the course

About the Lecturer

TOC lecturer Daniel Garside has had over 9 years experience on TOC systems and applications. An MSc graduate from UCT, he was responsible for the sale and support of Shimadzu TOC systems and now is responsible for the Tekmar TOC systems at LabHouse. He has experience in both UV-Persulphate and Combustion TOC systems and has also been overseas for extensive TOC training in The Netherlands. Application markets that he has been involved with in TOC have been very diverse, further adding to the level of experience offered with this course.

Course Contents

Laboratory management

Entry level – Laboratory Managers and supervisors: Senior analysts; QA/QC mangers or auditors who don’t have a laboratory background and wish to learn more about the running of a laboratory. Production personnel who may be responsible for in-process laboratories or testing should consider attending. While many examples in the course are aimed at chemistry laboratory, the principles are applicable to any laboratory

The course aims to inform learners about how the various aspects of laboratory management and GLP tie together and offers practical advice on common problems.

Course Contents

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